BRIGHTON have knocked out holders Liverpool in a thrilling FA Cup fourth round tie.
Mitoma struck in the 91st minute as the Seagulls won 2-1 to book their place in the fifth round draw.
- Result Brighton 2-1 Liverpool
- Brighton XI: Steele, Lamptey, Webster, Dunk, March, Mac Allister, Gross, Welbeck, Mitoma, Ferguson, Estupinan
- Liverpool XI: Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Gomez, Robertson, Bajcetic, Thiago, Keita, Elliott, Salah, Thiago
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Andrew Robertson reacts
When speaking to ITV, the Liverpool defender said: “Bitterly disappointing. I thought it was a good cup tie, end to end and both had chances.
“We were more competitive than two weeks ago but that didn’t take much. We created chances and were more compact but at the end of the day we are out of the cup.
“At a club like Liverpool, fans expect a lot and to lose with the last kick of the ball it’s disappointing. We need to start winning games. It’s easy to say but harder to fix.
“This season has been nowhere near good enough. At the start of the year, we wanted a fresh start but that hasn’t happened. We’ve been worse. In the league, we haven’t been good enough and now we’re out of both cups now.
“You can’t put your finger on one thing, it’s more than that. You can tell we’re not as confident in front of goal and in defence we are a wee bit open. We had two clean sheets coming into today but then go and concede two goals.
“We need to get the confidence back, it’s easier said than done, and that’s how we will get results.
“We need to do it quick and we’re not. That it doesn’t help the fans, I’m sorry for them and the way we are putting on a show. We let them down again.”
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Kaoru Mitoma has either scored or assisted in eight of his last 11 appearances for Brighton in all competitions.
Credit: Reuters Lewis Dunk reacts
When speaking to ITV, the Brighton defender said: “Of course I didn’t [mean to score], it just hit me but I needed one like that it has been a while.”
“Sometimes you have to win a game like that.
“We weren’t great today but managed to grind it out against a top side. They are top players and top strikers, especially after the win 15 days ago when we were very good and beat them.
“We knew they wanted to come back but we dug in. We feel like we can beat anyone on our best days and we showed here we can do it on our not so good days. We just need to keep pushing on.”
When speaking about Kaoru Mitoma, he said: “It’s nice to have him in our side, I’m glad I’m not chasing him. He’s a top player and he’s come out of nowhere.
“We are lucky to have him in our team and hopefully we can keep him. We’ll take it game by game.”
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Full Time – Brighton 2-1 Liverpool
What a comeback from the Seagulls!
Roberto De Zerbi’s men deservedly earn a spot in the next round of the FA Cup following a fantastic performance against Liverpool.
Kaoru Mitoma was the stand-out player throughout as he continued to cause problems for Trent Alexander-Arnold and James Milner. His winning goal in the final minutes of the game was taken with an incredible level of skill and composure, leaving the Reds stunned as a result.
Lewis Dunk also proved to be a pivotal player. He did an outstanding job to keep Mohamed Salah and Cody Gakpo at bay.
Full Time – Brighton 2-1 Liverpool
Brighton seal a place in the next round of the Cup!
Full Time – Brighton 2-1 Liverpool
Brighton knock Liverpool OUT of the FA Cup in dramatic fashion!
90+6. Brighton 2-1 Liverpool
Brighton make a late change.
Van Hecke replaces Lamptey.
90+3. Brighton 2-1 Liverpool
What a comeback for Brighton!
And what a finish!
Gross sends a free kick towards Estupinan at the back post, who crosses the ball to Mitoma on the edge of the six yard box.
The winger brings the ball down with two composed touches before poking it into the back of the net!
Credit: PA 90+2. GOOOOOOAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLL BRIGHTON!!!!
Mitoma fires home a potential late winner for the Seagulls!
90+1. Brighton 1-1 Liverpool
Now Robertson is booked for a late challenge on Mac Allister.
Brighton have a free kick in a dangerous position.
Five minutes have been added on…
88. Brighton 1-1 Liverpool
No red card for Fabinho.
The midfielder was perhaps lucky to get away with that one.
He scraped the back of Ferguson’s achilles with a lunging challenge which has forced the Brighton star off as a result.
He has been replaced by Undav.
86. Brighton 1-1 Liverpool
Fabinho is booked for a clumsy challenge on Ferguson immediately after coming on.
But, VAR is checking for a potential red card…
85. Brighton 1-1 Liverpool
Liverpool make another change.
Fabinho is on to replace Bajcetic.
82. Brighton 1-1 Liverpool
Brighton appeal for a free kick just outside the box as Mac Allister goes to ground following a challenge from Konate.
Replays show that the defender appeared to push the midfielder, which led to him landing awkwardly.
Nothing is given.
After receiving treatment for the knock, Mac Allister looks to play on.
Credit: Reuters 80. Brighton 1-1 Liverpool
Brighton break forward as March makes a run down the right.
He sends a cross in towards the six-year box, but Gomez is there to attempt the clearance.
The ball then falls to the feet of Ferguson, but his shot is saved by Alisson.
79. Brighton 1-1 Liverpool
Another substitution for Liverpool.
Thiago is replaced by Jones.
76. Brighton 1-1 Liverpool
Liverpool go on the attack again.
Robertson receives the ball on the left before crossing it into the box, but Steele is there to claim it.
71. Brighton 1-1 Liverpool
Huge chance for Brighton!
A fantastic pass is sent over to Mitoma on the right, who crosses the ball to March in the box with the outside of his boot.
The midfielder attempts to direct the ball towards goal with his first touch, but Alisson makes the save.
The ball then deflects back off of March and out for a goal kick.
69. Brighton 1-1 Liverpool
Liverpool appeal for a penalty as Milner goes to ground following a challenge from Estupinan, but the referee dismisses all claims.
67. Brighton 1-1 Liverpool
Another change for Brighton.
Welbeck is replaced by Gilmour.
63. Brighton 1-1 Liverpool
Gakpo receives the ball in midfield before driving towards goal.
But, Dunk stops him in his tracks by pulling his shirt back.
The defender is then shown a yellow card as a consequence.
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62. Brighton 1-1 Liverpool
Konate is booked for a clumsy challenge on Mac Allister.
60. Brighton 1-1 Liverpool
Huge chance for Liverpool!
Milner sends a fantastic pass through to Salah in the box, who is forced wide by Dunk.
The winger attempts to cross the ball in to Gakpo, but Lamptey is there to make the clearance.
59. Brighton 1-1 Liverpool
Liverpool make three changes.
Alexander-Arnold is replaced by Milner.
Elliott is replaced by Nunez.
Keita is replaced by Henderson.
57. Brighton 1-1 Liverpool
Alexander-Arnold sends a fantastic cross into Brighton’s penalty area, but Gakpo and Salah get in each other’s way so the ball runs out for a goal kick.
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